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Maintenance Costs

What is “Maintenance” and how much does it cost? A look at the factors that impact maintenance costs, and some things to avoid. The maintenance-cost reduction conundrum Why its so difficult to reduce maintenance

Maintenance Computer Systems

Selecting and using a maintenance computer system 5 articles on system selection and implementation, avoiding many common mistakes Tips for maintenance computer systems Some things to consider when setting up a maintenance computer system

Asset Management

Asset identification and numbering The importance of logical and integrated identification and numbering systems from the whole plant down to the smallest spare part. Naming parts A recommendation for naming parts so that the

Maintenance Business Processes

Maintenance Business Processes and Position Descriptions A discussion on the importance of logical business processes and their use in developing sensible position descriptions. Managing small jobs Some jobs do not justify planning and scheduling,

Improving Performance

Allocating and analyzing downtime The problems that are introduced by assigning “blame” to operations or maintenance. Backlogs – their vital importance to maintenance A definition of a “backlog” and why, without a well-managed backlog,

Employee Relations and Safety

Union-management relations and safety Case studies on union management relations and the impact such relations can have on plant safety performance. The high cost of restrictive work practices The dramatic impact that restrictions on

Introduction and maintenance basics

What is “Maintenance” and how much does it cost? The four types of “Maintenance” and the value of a well-managed maintenance program. The role of Maintenance A “Statement of purpose” and a review of